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Location

Found within the Basque Country’s rolling interior, Vitoria-Gasteiz is often unfairly overlooked. In fact, it’s the region’s capital, complete with delightful pinxto bars, art galleries to rival Bilbao’s and a delightful old quarter. It’s here that you’ll find the Casa de Los Arquillos, right among the city’s concentric centre. Wander narrow streets to discover traditional restaurants, ornate churches and a pair of skyline-dominating cathedral. Turning beyond the city limits will bring you into Vitoria’s Green Belt, a series of interconnecting hiking and cycle paths that showcase the region’s delightful rural beauty.

Accommodation

Housed in a building some 200 years old, there’s plenty of charm about the Casa de Los Arquillos – it spent its last 50 years as a tailor’s shop. And, while much of the original features have been carefully preserved, there’s a certain contemporary freshness about the hotel’s eight loft rooms. Exposed timber beams look down on designer furnishings, crisp linens and whitewashed walls. They’re more apartments than rooms, however, with separate living areas, sofa beds and complete kitchens.

Dining

Given the rooms’ spacious layouts and kitchen facilities, the Casa de Los Arquillos is ideal for longer, self-catering stays. In fact, it’s the best way of slipping into life in Vitoria, picking up market-fresh ingredients and trying your hand at Spanish cooking. To help, the kitchens even come with complimentary tea and coffee along with the famous La Chinata, 100% olive oil. However, given the hotel’s central location, there’s plenty of superb restaurants on your doorstep with the pinxto tapas an unmissable highlight.

Facilities

As a historic stonewalled building, the Casa de Los Arquillos is more concerned with preserving its boutique heritage than cramming in amenities. That said, there is a common area with a computer, library and fridge, while high-speed WiFi is available throughout. You’ll also have the famous Artium Museum and its contemporary artistic masterpieces just a seven minutes’ walk away.

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If you are looking for an urban retreat in the heart of vibrant Granada, then the Hospes Palacio de los Patos is for you. Marvel at how a 19th Andalusian century palace has been converted into a modern hotel with stylish, minimal decor throughout the new wing consisting of alabaster palace rooms su…

Hotel Hospes Puerta Alcalá in Madrid is a gem amidst the city, located the vibrant heart. Detail is exceptional throughout and is well worth the stay to ensure your holiday is stimulating and relaxing in equal measure.

Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can
arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced
destination specialists.

Contact one of our consultants on
020 7664 2264
to discuss how we can tailor your holiday.